Hialeah, Miami-Dade County

TU COCINITA CATERING

2430 W 8 AVE, Hialeah, FL 33010

FoodCatering
Latest violations
6
1 High Priority
Jun 8, 2026
City
Hialeah
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
22

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jun 8, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

01B-01-4

Detail 24611901

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 5 dented cans. Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 24611900

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.

36-34-5

Detail 24611897

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 24611899

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

36-62-4

Detail 24611898

Basic - Light not functioning. Observed inside walk in freezer.

38-08-4

Detail 24611902

Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored. Observed inside walk in freezer..

Mar 4, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

01B-01-4

Detail 24412511

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented pineapple can in front of warmers at kitchen area. Operator segregated to be returned to seller. Corrective Action Taken

14-31-5

Detail 24412513

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored inside non food grade bag inside walk in freezer. Operators removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

08A-17-6

Detail 24412512

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored on top of raw ground beef inside walk in freezer. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 24412510

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 24412514

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed behind door next to mop sink.

Nov 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

01B-01-4

Detail 24200415

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 can of apple sauce dented at dry storage area. Operator discarded it during inspection. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 24200418

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine chemical test kit expired 2024

22-20-5

Detail 24200414

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior off ice machine soiled in front of walk in cooler at kitchen area. Operator wiped it down during inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 24200417

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on the floor at walk in freezer

22-08-4

Detail 24200416

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled next to can opener at kitchen area. Operator cleaned it during inspection. Corrected On-Site

May 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

35A-05-4

Detail 23775653

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches inside cabinet underneath of hand sink located near preparation area. At the time of the inspection At the time of the inspection establishment prepared food for HSP accounts and are ready to deliver them. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23775650

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed gallons of milk on walk-in cooler floor. Operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

36-24-5

Detail 23775651

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. By the hand sink located at the ware washing room. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 23775652

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning

Jan 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-36-4

Detail 23510667

Basic - Ceiling tile missing.

36-22-4

Detail 23510668

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in walk in cooler floor. Operator cleaned it during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Oct 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-73-4

Detail 23312056

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Still observed Time Extended

Oct 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

01B-02-5

Detail 23309068

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed delivery van milk (55°F - Cold Holding). inside delivery vehicle. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 23309069

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed delivery van milk (55°F - Cold Holding). inside delivery vehicle. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-20-5

Detail 23309067

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 23309070

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor soiled. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23309066

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed gallons of milk on walk in cooler floor. Operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Apr 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

01B-02-5

Detail 22767014

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed delivery van chicken nuggets (122F - Hot Holding); second tray chicken nuggets (119F - Hot Holding); hot holding box chicken nuggets (124F - Hot Holding). Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 22767013

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed delivery van chicken nuggets (122F - Hot Holding); second tray chicken nuggets (119F - Hot Holding); hot holding box chicken nuggets (124F - Hot Holding). Admin Complaint

08B-38-4

Detail 22767015

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed Walk in freezer floor soiled. Warning

Jan 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

33-31-5

Detail 22566915

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed 2 double doors unused reach in cooler, unused stove in preparation area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Still observed. Time Extended

Jan 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Basic: 8Total: 11

01B-02-5

Detail 22563077

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed hot holding box chicken patties (128°F - Hot Holding) inside hot holding box. Observed delivery truck; first truck milk (47°F - Cold Holding) also observed cut water melon (55°F - Cold Holding) prepared from last night as per operator. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 22563081

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Delivery truck; first truck milk (47°F - Cold Holding), also observed cut water melon (55°F - Cold Holding) prepared from last night as per operator. Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 22563085

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hot holding box chicken patties (128°F - Hot Holding) inside hot holding box. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

35B-08-4

Detail 22563080

Basic - Fly catch device over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Operator removed it during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22563075

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed gallons of milk on the walk in cooler floor, operator properly stored it during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

10-08-5

Detail 22563079

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator properly sit. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22563078

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gaskets soiled, walk in cooler fan cover soiled. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 22563084

Basic - Observed 3 dead flies on preparation table.** Admin Complaint

06-01-5

Detail 22563083

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed sliced packages of turkey inside prep sink, turkey (solid frozenF - Cold Holding); turkey (41°F - Cold Holding). Operator placed the turkey inside walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

33-31-5

Detail 22563076

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed 2 double doors unused reach in cooler, unused stove in preparation area. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 22563082

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Warning

Oct 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

01B-02-5

Detail 22351185

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed first van cooked pastas (108°F - Hot Holding); white rice (115°F - Hot Holding); black beans (118°F - Hot Holding); sweet plantain (114°F - Hot Holding), located next to hot holding box inside the van. Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 22351184

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed first van cooked pastas (108°F - Hot Holding); white rice (115°F - Hot Holding); black beans (118°F - Hot Holding); sweet plantain (114°F - Hot Holding), located next to hot holding box inside the van. Admin Complaint

14-17-4

Detail 22351186

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in walk cooler milk. Warning

Jun 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-69-4

Detail 22055196

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer floor. Operator cleaned it during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Aug 5, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 4, 2022

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 6

01B-01-4

Detail 21247563

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 cans of Pineapple Tidbits dented from Sunset 107 oz. Admin Complaint

01B-13-4

Detail 21247561

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 4 cases of Garlic Bologna with expiration date of 5/18/22. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21247560

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Delivery van milk (55°F - Cold Holding). Operator discarded it. Admin Complaint

31B-02-4

Detail 21247564

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels on hand wash sink located at the cook line, paper was replaced during the inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 21247562

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on the floor next to the ice machine, operator cleaned it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08B-38-4

Detail 21247559

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed gallons of milk on walk in cooler floor. Operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site Warning

May 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-34-5

Detail 21104320

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance Observed vent soiled in front of the walk in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-24: At time of callback inspection observed vent soiled in front of the walk in freezer. Time Extended

May 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 9

35A-02-6

Detail 21101636

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 5+ flies flying in the kitchen, no food prep was observed during time of inspection.

08A-05-6

Detail 21101637

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cooked beef potatoes stew inside of the walk in freezer, observed bag of raw unpeeled onions over a bag of bread inside of the walk in cooler

22-02-4

Detail 21101635

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed hot holding unit soiled inside.

31B-05-4

Detail 21101634

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At the back area hand washing sink. Operator placed paper towel on top of dispenser. Corrective Action Taken

36-34-5

Detail 21101639

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance Observed vent soiled in front of the walk in freezer.

35A-03-4

Detail 21101633

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach underneath hand wash sink shelf by the cook line, 1 on the floor between hot holding boxes.

22-08-4

Detail 21101638

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed ovens soiled.

23-03-4

Detail 21101640

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inside cooler soiled

25-05-4

Detail 21101641

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of foam containers stored on the floor located by the front door, observed cases of single service cups stored on the floor by the back area.

Jan 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 20779431

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed inside of warning cabinet soiled. Manager cleaned inside of the warmer. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 20779432

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled inside of the walk in freezer.

22-08-4

Detail 20779433

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of the oven soiled. Manager cleaned the oven. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20779430

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed storage shelf on top of the three compartment sink soiled. Operator cleaned the shelf. Corrected On-Site

Dec 15, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 20726574

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Operator cleaned the can opener Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 20726573

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of oven soiled. Operator cleaned inside the oven. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 20726575

Basic - Walk in cooler/Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled.